Mental Health Clinician II - CSS Essex

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for the Community Support Services Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. Under direction, the Mental Health Clinician II serves as the senior mental health practitioner who provides lead functions for the program, to include screening of intakes and referrals, care coordination, ensuring completion of program specific documentation and/or comprehensive assessment and therapeutic intervention for the psychological and social needs of child and adolescent (ages 3-17 years) and/or adult individuals served (18 and over), including development of treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy, and providing case management. Assists with the provision of clinical supervision to licensing candidates as assigned. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Demonstrates knowledge of University Behavioral Health Care’s vision, mission and values as they relate to service provision, daily activities, decisions and quality improvement priorities and consistently behaves in accordance with established policies and procedures as observed by supervisor. Provides assessments and ongoing therapeutic services with flexibility, empathy and concern for individuals served based on sound clinical judgment as indicated by supervisory observation and feedback from individuals served, families and fellow team members. Maintains and oversees the maintenance of assigned individuals’ clinical record in compliance with UBHC , The Joint Commission ( TJC ) and other applicable regulatory and accreditation standards that meets quality and program standards. Facilitates and leads staff/team meetings, case-conferences and clinical case review meetings and participates actively in ensuring program activities are adequately covered. Attends to professional self-development by remaining current in knowledge of trends and development in mental health, addictions or co-occurring disorders. Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of program services. Overview Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC , one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

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